Le Giornate della luce

Following the achievement of the ten-year milestone, Le Giornate della Luce festival continues to honour cinema with a special focus on the work of the cinematographer—the director of photography who plays a fundamental role in filmmaking, equal to that of the film director, screenwriter, and all other key players the cinematic experience.

Unique in its kind in Northern Italy, the event has evolved over the years, fostering relationships and initiatives of great value. This year, the 11th edition takes place from June 7 to 15, and as usual, the programme offers a variety of events, including screening of film selected for competition, meetings, masterclasses led by cinematographers, directors, and actors, as well as photography exhibitions and book presentations.

The festival also serves as a cultural drive for students coming from Italian and international cinema schools and universities, offering them tailored training courses and hands-on experiences. This provides students with the opportunity to engage with prominent figures from Italian and international cinema. This way, the festival positions itself as an important hub of innovation in the art and culture world. It encourages creativity by providing artists with a space to experiment and develop new ideas in the cinematic field, while challenging them to push beyond conventional boundaries.

The focus of Le Giornate della Luce – that each year attracts a growing audience of students and the general public – is the competition featuring some of the best films of the season. These are selected by a jury composed of authors and critics from diverse backgrounds. The festival culminates in the awarding of the Quarzo di Spilimbergo for Best Cinematography.

The festival is not limited to the city of Spilimbergo; as in previous editions, this agenda for this year includes events in Gorizia, Pordenone, Udine, Codroipo, Gemona, Casarsa della Delizia, Sequals, Gemona del Friuli, Ragogna, and in Slovenia, in the town of Izola.